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North Ethiopia: The Gelada Baboons Simien Mountains National Park
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North Ethiopia: The Gelada Baboons Simien Mountains National Park
Producer: travelswithsheila
http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com Endemic to Ethiopia, it's worth putting up with gritty Debark to see the furry, lion-like Gelada Baboons. An armed guard and local park scout must accompany you into the National Park where the over 6,000 Geladas go about their business, digging up roots, and procreating more little baboons. It's not unusual for one male to have at least five harems. That would keep anyone busy...
location: Ethiopia
tagged: adventure, nature, africa, culture, destination, event
views: 138 / rank: 5171 / uploaded: 06/15/2008
duration: 2 Mins. 20 Sec.

South Ethiopia: The Hamer Jumping of the Bulls Ceremony Part II
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South Ethiopia: The Hamer Jumping of the Bulls Ceremony Part II
Producer: travelswithsheila
http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com Every time I heard the crack of a whip coming down on a woman, I cringed. And then, they walked around bleeding as if it was nothing. ( It probably helped that they were completely drunk but still....) By the way, the bull "jumpee" must accomplish his task naked. ex-Marine (husband, Steve) was obsessing over..."what if a horn caught his testicles..." A painful thought. The Hamer man must make three complete jumps and the tribe kept removing bulls to make each pass a little easier. This ceremony was certainly something that I'll never see again in my lifetime...."unique" isn't adequate to describe it.
location: Ethiopia
tagged: adventure, nature, africa, culture, destination, event
views: 128 / rank: 2296 / uploaded: 06/14/2008
duration: 3 Mins. 32 Sec.

South Ethiopia: A Mursi Village
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South Ethiopia: A Mursi Village
Producer: travelswithsheila
http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com The Mursi pastoralists most famous tradition is the lip plates worn by the women. The girls make a slit in their lower lip upon reaching sexual maturity and begin inserting small clay plates. The plates become increasingly larger over time until the lip is completely distended. I don't know what sight disturbed me the most. The plate in a lip or the lip just hanging down without a plate in it. The women and men also practice scarification. The Mursi vlllage was not a pleasant experience. The Mursi's grab, poke and do everything possible to get you to take their photo. Don't even think of trying to get away without paying unless you want a little machete and/or spear practice.
location: Ethiopia
tagged: travel, adventure, nature, africa, culture, destination
views: 221 / rank: 787 / uploaded: 06/14/2008
duration: 1 Mins. 57 Sec.

South Ethiopia: The Hamer Jumping of The Bulls Ceremony Part I
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South Ethiopia: The Hamer Jumping of The Bulls Ceremony Part I
Producer: travelswithsheila
http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com The Hamer Jumping of the Bull Ceremony is very unusual. A young man cannot marry until he succeeds in jumping a line of bulls, ranging from 12-20. This is not a "for tourists" ceremony. If tourists happen to be in the area when one is scheduled (lucky us, there was one today), you do have to pay for the privilege of attending and watching. Around 150 Birr ($16 U.S.) and then the money is used for the actual wedding. Part II to follow in another video and read all the gory details in a few months on my website....http://www.TravelsWithSheila.
location: Ethiopia
tagged: travel, adventure, nature, africa, culture, market
views: 86 / rank: 2298 / uploaded: 06/14/2008
duration: 3 Mins. 26 Sec.

South Ethiopia: Turmi Monday Hamer Tribal Market
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South Ethiopia: Turmi Monday Hamer Tribal Market
Producer: travelswithsheila
http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com People travel through South Ethiopia to visit its unique tribes. The Hamer hold their weekly Monday market in Turmi. Their chance to sell, buy and socialize with friends. The Hamer use a combination of butter and ochre (an iron in soil) to make a red concoction then smeared on their bodies and hair. Scantily dressed in intricately decorated goat skins, beads and shells, they are an incredible sight. The only drawback? You must pay about 10 cents to photograph them...and that's per click. The Hamers keep an eagle eye on how many times you press the shutter!
location: Ethiopia
tagged: adventure, africa, culture, destination, event, ethiopia
views: 427 / rank: 1235 / uploaded: 06/13/2008
duration: 3 Mins. 27 Sec.

In the African Wilderness
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In the African Wilderness
Producer: videotravelsblog
This video was shot in Singita, South Africa.
location: South Africa
tagged: africa, wildlife, animals, south africa, lions, lion
views: 59 / rank: 1320 / uploaded: 06/07/2008
duration: 8 Mins. 25 Sec.

Volunteer Uganda Abroad Opportunities Orphanage Volunteering
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Volunteer Uganda Abroad Opportunities Orphanage Volunteering
Producer: abroaderview
We offer programs supporting orphanage assistance, teaching English and IT/Computer programs, and construction projects in Kampala. With our volunteer program we allow you to discover the wonders of East Africa, while doing meaningful and rewarding community work. www.abroaderview.org
location: Uganda
tagged: india, africa, peru, vacations, chile, volunteer
views: 32 / rank: 1283 / uploaded: 05/09/2008
duration: 4 Mins. 50 Sec.

Volunteer Nepal Patan Kathmandu Bakthapur International Orphanages Programs www.abroaderview.org
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Volunteer Nepal Patan Kathmandu Bakthapur International Orphanages Programs www.abroaderview.org
Producer: abroaderview
Volunteer Nepal Patan Kathmandu Bakthapur Volunteer abroad in Nepal with A Broader View Volunteers www.abroaderview.org Free Toll: 866-423-3258
location: Nepal
tagged: india, africa, peru, vacations, chile, volunteer
views: 38 / rank: 5165 / uploaded: 05/09/2008
duration: 3 Mins. 34 Sec.

Volunteer Abroad in Honduras La Ceiba Volunteering International Building Programs www.abroaderview.org
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Volunteer Abroad in Honduras La Ceiba Volunteering International Building Programs www.abroaderview.org
Producer: abroaderview
In Honduras we offer different programs: a.- Cultural Immersion b.- Spanish Lesson 20 hrs a week c.- Volunteering: Teaching English, medical special instruction, HIV projects, Primary School for the disable,orphanage & children at risk, health care programs and we also offer one of the best Ecotours in Honduras. Ask us for more information or visit our website at www.abroaderview.org
location: Honduras
tagged: india, africa, peru, vacations, chile, volunteer
views: 94 / rank: 5671 / uploaded: 05/09/2008
duration: 4 Mins. 24 Sec.

Volunteer Chile Abroad Santiago Opportunities Volunteering International Programs www.abroaderview.org
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Volunteer Chile Abroad Santiago Opportunities Volunteering International Programs www.abroaderview.org
Producer: abroaderview
Chile, the longest country in the World, claims almost 3000 miles of the Pacific shoreline. This is a land of contrasts and extremes; with glacial landscapes of Patagonia in the south and the heat of the famously dry Atacama Desert in the north. Running almost the entire length of the country are the impressive peaks of the Andes mountain chain which are visible from many towns and cities. www.abroaderview.org
location: Chile
tagged: india, africa, peru, vacations, chile, volunteer
views: 31 / rank: 829 / uploaded: 05/09/2008
duration: 4 Mins. 38 Sec.

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Weekend Travel Section Roundup

Travel headlines for the weekend of 2/11/07.

Location: United States of America / California / San Clemente

Weekend Travel Section Roundup

There was a bumper crop of worthwhile features this weekend – including a special on Africa from the LA Times, and coverage of who’d-a-thunk-it destinations like Johannesburg and LA’s Valley – so I’ll cut the preamble and get down to business.

New World Heritage Sites

UNESCO is on a preservation spree this week, naming eight sites to its World Heritage list yesterday and an additional 10 today.

Extreme Morocco

Think “Morocco� and “Condé Nast Traveler� and you might picture socialites lounging around riads, or plundering the souks. If your Saharan fantasy is more desert-nomad than sheik-of-the-medina, though, this month’s issue has a story for you.

Location: Morocco

Long-Weekend Travel Section Roundup

In this edition: the SF Chronicle stumbles upon the Holy Grail (just the cup this time) in Valencia, while the Washington Post visits Brangelina’s compound in Namibia, according to Us Weekly, the site of the second coming.